its modification time

ldh22 · 02-18-2010, 05:00 PM

had a bit of a trawl through this forum and found out a few things which seem to be consitant problems so my intention is to make a few modifications before mot time
number 1.....i have removed the standard air box and fitted an aftermarket filter. this opens up a fair amount of room under the seat ready for

number 2.......relocating the battery. the stock box is, quite frankly, rubbish and already damaged so ill be modding/fitting a replacement made from a secondhand kawasaki one thats been sat in my shed for a while, and fitting it under the seat/left hand panel.

number 3.....changing the headlight and front indicators. the front headlight doesnt put out enough light for my likeing so ill be at the breakers tomorrow to find an alternative. i already have a set of aftermarket mounts and front indicators from an old project to use.

number 4.....rear light. i have a twin square item which ill be using which will allow me to shorten the back end alittle as well as raise the number plate up. ill be retaining the stock rear indicators but may have to relocate them to suit.

number 5.........waterproof and move the electrics. ive already had problems with wet elcectrics so the cdi, reg/rect ect will be relocated along with the battery and the stock fuse replaced with a blade type ,once done everything will be waterproofed as be as i can.

number 6... the seat. at present the seat on the bike is very 'flat' in profile so it will be replace with an earlier model seat which has a lower profile...looks better and lowers rider center of gravity the intension is to cover the replacement seat in leather to improve cover longevity.

number 7....the handle bars. the stock items are imho a bit high and a couple of inches to wide so ill be keeping an eye out at the breakers for a set of renthal type bars.

number 8...front brake system. well its abit 'punnie' really so a replacement master cylinder will be fitted. i have a few spares to chose from. the brake line will be replaced with a braided item and the caliper is in line for replacement too but i dont know which to chose as there are many differant types out there so any advice will be most welcome.

number 9...rear brake, swing arm etc. id like to replace the rear brake with a disc set up and intend on using manufacturor part from a later/bigger model but i dont know which one has items thatll fit. the swing arm, i have a spare, will be braced up (like track/race bikes) and have grease nipples fitted. a chain tensioner, r1 shock, ali chain guard are among intended mods too

number 10...body work/panels. definately gunna purchace a supermoto style front fender ,as for the rest of the plastics...not sure yet. the bash plate will be replace with a beefier ali item.

well there you go guys thats the plan so please feel free to advise on, rip apart or add to my list. all opinions are most definately welcome
ill be keeping a pictorial record
lee

FastDoc · 02-18-2010, 05:27 PM

Sounds great! What's the bike? From your list I'm deducing a Lifanoid? I have a brand new in the bag Acerbis front light (halogen) and number plate and universal Acerbis front fender, new in the bag I'd sell for 1/2 what I paid for it if you cover the shipping is you're interested.

Bill

ldh22 · 02-18-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Sounds great! What's the bike? From your list I'm deducing a Lifanoid? I have a brand new in the bag Acerbis front light (halogen) and number plate and universal Acerbis front fender, new in the bag I'd sell for 1/2 what I paid for it if you cover the shipping is you're interested.

Bill

many thanks for the offer mate but i have very good local breakers and supplier shops and the mot is due begining of next month so not much time really. the bike i have is a bashan gy125 o5 plate i also have a por apache 125 08 plate (same bike by the look of it) which is unregistered and for spares.
lee

FastDoc · 02-18-2010, 05:57 PM

The battery falling out is a common issue. Ditto the muffler. Another mod to consider is a grease fitting on the swingarm pivot.

ldh22 · 02-18-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

The battery falling out is a common issue. Ditto the muffler. Another mod to consider is a grease fitting on the swingarm pivot.

the grease nipple mod will be part of number 9 on the list. its someting ive done to previous bike with good results.
the muffler is something ive considered replacing with one off a race bike. ive noticed that some one on here has a stainless header pipe but i cant seem to find out where it came from. exhaust mods alway lead to me changing the fueling so id have to look into flatslides and gasflowing

lee

Weldangrind · 02-18-2010, 10:14 PM

If you're changing the indicators anyway, I'd recommend a switch to LED. They're cheap on eBay and they offer greater visibility.

The only guidance I can offer on the front brake is to choose a matched set. You don't want to have a mismatched master cylinder and caliper.

Cheers!

Jim · 02-18-2010, 11:04 PM

I don't like LED signal lights on bikes because often they're not as bright in the daytime. I guess it's probably not the case with all of them, but in bright sunlight LED's become hard to see, even though they are much brighter then regular lights in darker conditions.

ldh22 · 02-19-2010, 11:53 AM

i did toy with using led lights as they are indeed brighter in low light. it wouldnt be that difficult to do alittle fiddling about and make the best of both :wink:
got myself some new rethal style bars and a twin aprilia headlight complete with frame, wiring and bulbs today for 30 beer tokens so its gonna be a busy weekend

lee

Weldangrind · 02-20-2010, 01:13 AM

30 beer tokens?

What kind of currency is that?

ldh22 · 02-20-2010, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

30 beer tokens?

What kind of currency is that?

the most important kind

it would equate to about 20$ US which can be a reasonable amout of beer
lee

Wild_Alaskan · 02-20-2010, 04:21 AM

lets see some pictures!

ldh22 · 02-20-2010, 03:12 PM

here you go
started out like this

renthal style bars, new grips and aprillia twin headlights fitted. it all needs tyding up and painting. ive fitted the indicators but have yet to take pics. next up the headlight will get a small ali wind deflecter and then on to the rear end

hope you like whats done so far
lee

ldh22 · 02-21-2010, 03:35 PM

got the rear lights on

trimmed the rear fender down a bit and removed the luggage rack

lee

SpudRider · 02-23-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ldh22

...ive noticed that some one on here has a stainless header pipe but i cant seem to find out where it came from...

Your bike looks great, Lee; you have done a very nice job with the modifications!

Since I own a Yamaha clone, I utilized a Yamaha, XT225, stainless steel, exhaust header on my Zongshen 200GY-2. However, the XT225 exhaust header probably won't fit your motorcycle. :(

Spud

ldh22 · 02-25-2010, 04:27 PM

cheers spud, i did check out the 225 header but i think its abit big

heres some more pics of the progress

the battery box

the tzr250 speedo (changed the stock one because its in kph where as this one is in mph)

battery box and electrics all fitted under the seat

front mudguard
hope you like
lee

02-18-2010, 05:00 PM	#1
ldh22 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	its modification time had a bit of a trawl through this forum and found out a few things which seem to be consitant problems so my intention is to make a few modifications before mot time number 1.....i have removed the standard air box and fitted an aftermarket filter. this opens up a fair amount of room under the seat ready for number 2.......relocating the battery. the stock box is, quite frankly, rubbish and already damaged so ill be modding/fitting a replacement made from a secondhand kawasaki one thats been sat in my shed for a while, and fitting it under the seat/left hand panel. number 3.....changing the headlight and front indicators. the front headlight doesnt put out enough light for my likeing so ill be at the breakers tomorrow to find an alternative. i already have a set of aftermarket mounts and front indicators from an old project to use. number 4.....rear light. i have a twin square item which ill be using which will allow me to shorten the back end alittle as well as raise the number plate up. ill be retaining the stock rear indicators but may have to relocate them to suit. number 5.........waterproof and move the electrics. ive already had problems with wet elcectrics so the cdi, reg/rect ect will be relocated along with the battery and the stock fuse replaced with a blade type ,once done everything will be waterproofed as be as i can. number 6... the seat. at present the seat on the bike is very 'flat' in profile so it will be replace with an earlier model seat which has a lower profile...looks better and lowers rider center of gravity the intension is to cover the replacement seat in leather to improve cover longevity. number 7....the handle bars. the stock items are imho a bit high and a couple of inches to wide so ill be keeping an eye out at the breakers for a set of renthal type bars. number 8...front brake system. well its abit 'punnie' really so a replacement master cylinder will be fitted. i have a few spares to chose from. the brake line will be replaced with a braided item and the caliper is in line for replacement too but i dont know which to chose as there are many differant types out there so any advice will be most welcome. number 9...rear brake, swing arm etc. id like to replace the rear brake with a disc set up and intend on using manufacturor part from a later/bigger model but i dont know which one has items thatll fit. the swing arm, i have a spare, will be braced up (like track/race bikes) and have grease nipples fitted. a chain tensioner, r1 shock, ali chain guard are among intended mods too number 10...body work/panels. definately gunna purchace a supermoto style front fender ,as for the rest of the plastics...not sure yet. the bash plate will be replace with a beefier ali item. well there you go guys thats the plan so please feel free to advise on, rip apart or add to my list. all opinions are most definately welcome ill be keeping a pictorial record lee
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02-18-2010, 05:27 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Sounds great! What's the bike? From your list I'm deducing a Lifanoid? I have a brand new in the bag Acerbis front light (halogen) and number plate and universal Acerbis front fender, new in the bag I'd sell for 1/2 what I paid for it if you cover the shipping is you're interested. Bill __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-18-2010, 05:57 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The battery falling out is a common issue. Ditto the muffler. Another mod to consider is a grease fitting on the swingarm pivot. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-18-2010, 10:14 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If you're changing the indicators anyway, I'd recommend a switch to LED. They're cheap on eBay and they offer greater visibility. The only guidance I can offer on the front brake is to choose a matched set. You don't want to have a mismatched master cylinder and caliper. Cheers! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-18-2010, 11:04 PM	#7
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I don't like LED signal lights on bikes because often they're not as bright in the daytime. I guess it's probably not the case with all of them, but in bright sunlight LED's become hard to see, even though they are much brighter then regular lights in darker conditions. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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02-19-2010, 11:53 AM	#8
ldh22 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	i did toy with using led lights as they are indeed brighter in low light. it wouldnt be that difficult to do alittle fiddling about and make the best of both :wink: got myself some new rethal style bars and a twin aprilia headlight complete with frame, wiring and bulbs today for 30 beer tokens so its gonna be a busy weekend lee
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02-20-2010, 01:13 AM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	30 beer tokens? What kind of currency is that? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-20-2010, 04:21 AM	#11
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	lets see some pictures! __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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02-20-2010, 03:12 PM	#12
ldh22 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	here you go started out like this renthal style bars, new grips and aprillia twin headlights fitted. it all needs tyding up and painting. ive fitted the indicators but have yet to take pics. next up the headlight will get a small ali wind deflecter and then on to the rear end hope you like whats done so far lee
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02-21-2010, 03:35 PM	#13
ldh22 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	got the rear lights on trimmed the rear fender down a bit and removed the luggage rack lee
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02-25-2010, 04:27 PM	#15
ldh22 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	cheers spud, i did check out the 225 header but i think its abit big heres some more pics of the progress the battery box the tzr250 speedo (changed the stock one because its in kph where as this one is in mph) battery box and electrics all fitted under the seat front mudguard hope you like lee
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